Is BEN stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, BEN is currently a HOLD with moderate confidence. 📊 HOLD: BEN is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.5% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.

What is the fair value of BEN stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for BEN to be between $33.52 and $34.83. The current price is $33.65.

What is the analyst price target for BEN?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for BEN is $35.42. This implies a potential upside of 5.3% from current levels.

Franklin Resources (BEN) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

BEN - Franklin Resources, Inc.

INVESTMENT ADVICE

$33.65

-0.01 (-0.03%) ▼

5d: +0.3%

30d: +0.18%

90d: +5.78%

HOLD

MODERATE Confidence

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Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Jul 31, 2026 0d

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Signal fired Sep 4, 2026 at $34.73 · last confirmed Sep 9, 2026

Strength: 5.5/10

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: BEN is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.5% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 10.0%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$43.63

Based on 7.0% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$27.09

Trading above historical range

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 9.8x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: BEN is currently trading at $33.65, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $33.52 to $34.83. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 10.6) is in line with its historical norms (9.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.5% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.

Technical Outlook: Technically, BEN is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $32.83. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.

Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 42/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position SLIGHTLY LOW

Historical Trading Range $33.52 - $34.83

Company Quality Score 55/100 (HOLD)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 75.7%

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BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (42/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($35.42)
NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 2.5% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (42/100) — watch for confirmation

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $33.52 - $34.83

Current vs Trading Range SLIGHTLY LOW

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $32.83

Resistance Level $35.20

Current Trend Strong Uptrend

Technical data as of Sep 11, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 10.59

Wall Street Target $35.42 (+5.3%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 14.3%

Earnings Growth (YoY) 106.7%

Profit Margin 8.7%

Valuation Premium vs History +2.5% premium

PE vs Historical 10.6 vs 9.8 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): +2.5% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $34.49 (+3%)

2-Year Target $35.35 (+5%)

3-Year Target $36.24 (+8%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 11→10) PE COMPRESSION $33.53 (0%)

Earnings growth offset by PE compression

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 20.2, Growth: 10.0%) $85.20 (+153%)

Base: (SPY PE: 10.6, Growth: 10.0%) $44.73 (+33%)

Bear: (PE: 9.0, Growth: 10.0%) $38.02 (+13%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (23x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (11x PE) as earnings recover.

Trailing PE: 23.21 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.45

Bull Case $74.05 (+120%)

Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 25.5

Base Case $67.32 (+100%)

Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 23.2

Bear Case $22.89 (-32%)

Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 19.7

These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.

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